Goal Setting, Task Management & Note-Taking Skills - Abu Dhabi University PDF

Goal setting, Task management and Note-taking skills Key Topics Goal Settings Task Management Note Taking skills Learning Objectives Students will be able to: set SMART goals for their academic and personal projects. prioritize and organize their tasks effectively. demonstrate...

Goal setting, Task management and Note-taking skills Key Topics Goal Settings Task Management Note Taking skills Learning Objectives Students will be able to: set SMART goals for their academic and personal projects. prioritize and organize their tasks effectively. demonstrate the ability to apply effective note taking techniques during lectures  What is a Goal? Goal: An end toward which you direct your efforts. Is goal setting important or useful? Why/Why not? List one goal for each of the following: University Success Personal Life Work Life  SMART Goals Goals should be positive and SMART Specific: Clearly define the goal. Measurable: Establish criteria to track progress. Achievable: Ensure the goal is realistic. Realistic / Relevant: Align the goal with broader objectives. Time-Bound: Set a deadline for completion. Example: Give 5 – 10 examples of goals  Goal Setting Short-Term Goals: Achievable within a few days to a few months. Long-Term Goals: Achievable over a year or more.  Long-Term Goals Definition: Goals that require more Examples: time and effort to achieve. Graduating with honors. Securing an internship in your field of study. Developing a strong portfolio of work over several semesters.  Long Term goals Vision-Based: Start with a clear vision of where you want to be. Break Down: Divide long-term goals into smaller, manageable milestones. Review Regularly: Reevaluate progress and adjust goals as necessary. Example: "Complete a degree in engineering with a focus on sustainable energy by 2028 with a CGPA of 3.5."  Short-Term Goals Short Term Goals: Goals that can be accomplished in the near future. Examples Completing a project by the end of the week. Improving grades in a specific class. Attending study sessions regularly.  Task Management Task management is stress management. Every goal-setting and time-management strategy that you use contributes to your ability to cope with stress.  Task Management ABCDE Method  Activity Write down all your unchanging (fixed) time commitments from August 26, 2024, to November 24, 2024, and name it as Fall 2024 2025 Semester Plan; From this term plan, derive your weekly schedule for any week by adding your changing time commitments for that week; From this term plan, derive your daily to-do-list for any day by adding your changing time commitments for that day. Remember that you have only 24x7=168 hours in a week. Weekly Planner Template.xlsx Why Time Management is Important? IF WE DON’T MANAGE TIME, TIME WILL MANAGE US! PIE of Life Analyzing current use of time NOTE TAKING  How our brain processes information Activity 1: Students get a list of 12 words.  Let’s test your memory How many of these words can you recall? Peacock Tiger Panther Leopard Cheetah Elephant Polar bear Turtle Crocodile Rabbit Pearl Hen  Key lesson What does this tell us about how the brain works? Information enters through our senses all the time. What makes us remember some information and not other? Some information we will retain for a short period, and some for a lifetime  Sensory Registers Memory consists of 3 stores: sensory register, short-term memory Information reaching the senses, must be attended to, then transferred from sensory register to short term memory, processed again long-term memory for transfer to long-term memory.  Why Taking Notes is important It helps you remember the material. It assists with attention during class/lecture. Notes provide you with a record of what was covered in class and can greatly assist with studying for exams.  How to improve your listening skills? 1. Approach listening as a process similar to reading. 2. Focus on content, not delivery. 3. Focus on ideas, as well as facts. 4. Listen carefully to the speaker’s opening comments. 5. Understand the purpose of the lecture. 6. Anticipate what is to follow, pose questions or think of when the information being presented will be useful.  Taking Notes in Class Have your paper & pencil or pen ready. Attend the entire class, always! Prepare outline. Be an active listener and pay attention to instructor’s verbal cues. Use your own words in summarizing what instructor is saying. Record the main ideas Note Speaker’s Change in Voice, Change in Rate of Speech  How to Make Note Taking Easy? Use a standard-sized notebook and paper. Keep a separate notebook or section for each course. Date your notes and leave blank spaces. Mark ideas that are unclear. Sit in the front of the classroom. Don’t plan to recopy your notes. Use abbreviations and create a code system Make the most of your learning style  The Recall Clue System for Note Taking 1.Leave a 2-inch margin at the left side of each page of notes. 2.Write nothing in the margin while you are taking notes. 3.After you have edited your notes, fill in the left margin with words and phrases that summarize the notes.  Outline Method Listen and write lecture points in with indentations. Place the most significant information to the farthest left and supporting information further right under the key point. Advantages Organized Lays out relationships of information Easy to review Disadvantages Not ideal for fast lectures Lack of diverse note taking Not ideal for some science/math classes. Outline Example  Mind Map Method To use the graphic organizer simply write a key Phrase/Idea above the supporting information Explain the supporting information below. Advantages Good for visual learners Encourages creative thinking Good to use for reviewing Disadvantages Time-consuming Overwhelming for the beginners Potential for oversimplification Mind Map Method Let’s Practice 1. Listen / Recall the assigned material carefully. 2. Create Cornell notes that show the main ideas and details/examples. 3. Write a brief summary at the end.